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will host a ceremonial ground breaking Aug. 26 on the firs t phase of the biggest athletic facility construction projectf inschool history. Rensselaer Presidentr Shirley Ann Jackson will be joined by alumn and students as they dig into what will bethe 50-yard line of the new athleti turf field behind the Houston Field House. The ceremony beginx at 10 a.m., followed by a tailgate party from11 a.m. to noon with free entertainmentand giveaways.
The new East Campus Athletid Village will includea multi-purpose stadium, a 1,200-seatr basketball arena, improvements to the Houston Field a strength and conditioning an administrative center, indoor pool, outdoor tennis courtds and an indoor facility that included a track and tennis courts. Public spaces will includse an atrium, lobby, café, and pro A later phase would include a new swimming anddivinyg facility. Rensselaer officials have said the constructionm on the first phase would costabout $50 millionh but the final price tag will be higher to fit-up and equip the buildings. The construction manager is , whic is headquartered in Baltimore.
The architect is , an international firm in Barbara Nelson, project manager, Barbaraz Nelson, project manager, said Wednesday actua construction should begin the last weekof August. The subcontracts have not beenawardec yet, she said. Rensselaer's teamse compete in Division III ofthe , excepf for men's hockey, which is Division I, and women'as hockey, which plays as an independent in Divisionn I.
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